A sharp yet brief pain in your teeth while having an ice cream or cold beverage might indicate teeth sensitivity. Like hot or sweet sensitivity, this common oral problem can be very challenging. It feels like a sharp and sudden pain in your teeth. It usually begins as mild discomfort but may become a bigger…
Yes, a palate expander hurts more than braces, but that is for a very valid reason and for a very short time. As the name suggests, palate expanders exert pressure to make enough room in the mouth for the teeth. So, they might hurt in the initial days, but they become easier and more comfortable with…
Dental bridges are tooth restoration techniques that bridge the gap between teeth. They are simply the tooth replacement process in which an artificial tooth fills the gap created by a missing tooth. A cantilever bridge is a dental bridge that replaces a missed tooth when a single adjacent tooth is available to support it. It…
Invisalign tends to be faster than braces because it uses custom-made aligners that perfectly fit your face. Moreover, these aligners are designed to accommodate a person’s unique dental shape. Your dentist might recommend braces or Invisalign depending on several factors, such as treating TMJ problems, improving bite function, enhancing tooth aesthetics, and improving overall speech. …
Kids start losing their teeth between the ages of 5 to 6. These teeth are the milk teeth or primary teeth. Although children commonly lose their teeth between the ages of 5 to 6 years, this timeline might change in some kids. For instance, some kids might lose their first tooth at age 4 and…
If you are looking for Sonny Angel figurines in Arizona for your kids, you might be surprised to learn that there’s a fun and unique place to get them! At Palm Valley Dentistry and Orthodontics, every new patient at the Scottsdale and Chandler clinics receives a free surprise Sonny Angel figurine as part of their…
A crossbite is simply the misalignment of teeth, aka malocclusion. It happens when the upper and lower teeth don’t align appropriately as the mouth closes. Unlike other teeth alignment problems, such as overbite and underbite, crossbites are less common. According to the research, the prevalence of crossbites ranges from 6.8% to 38.4% in different populations…
A toothache is annoying, especially when you struggle to perform routine activities. It may vary in severity and pattern. A throbbing toothache occurs when the pain follows a regular pulsating pattern. It differs from dull or sharp pain and feels like a constant pounding. This throbbing pain has many possible causes, from tooth decay to…
Going to the dentist can be scary for kids, especially when they need anesthesia. But now, there’s good news! In March 2024, the U.S. approved Soan, a new painless anesthesia that makes dental treatments much easier for children. Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry (PVPD) is already using it to help kids feel comfortable during their visits….
A toothache can cause a headache when pain spreads through shared nerves, when jaw muscles are strained, or when sinus pressure builds. The trigeminal nerve, which connects the teeth, jaw, and head, often carries these pain signals. This is why dental pain can sometimes feel like head pain. A toothache-related headache can make simple activities…
A stuffy nose, a scratchy throat, and now your teeth are throbbing too? That last part catches people off guard every time. It’s not a cavity, though. Tooth pain during a cold or flu almost always comes from sinus pressure, inflammation, or teeth that are just more sensitive while your body fights off the illness….
A root canal is a dental procedure used to repair severely damaged or infected teeth. Even though it is a common medication, many people are worried about potential side effects. Some claim that having a root canal has negatively impacted their overall health. However, are these worries unfounded? Let’s find out. What Are a Root…
